HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano, Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
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Rep. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads |
Rep. Kymberly Marcos Pine |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Monday, February 09, 2009 |
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TIME: |
3:30 PM |
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Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The following measure was previously heard on January 29, 2009. As this is decision-making only, no testimonies will be accepted.
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RELATING TO DNA COLLECTION FOR ARRESTEES OF VIOLENT CRIMES. Requires DNA collection from those arrested for violent crimes.
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PBS, JUD, FIN |
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The following measure(s) were previously heard on February 5, 2009. As this is decision-making only, no testimonies will be accepted.
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Requires privately owned prisons or out-of-state detention facilities holding prisoners under a contract with the State to follow state freedom of information laws pursuant to chapter 92F, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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PBS, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Requires the office of Hawaiian affairs to conduct a study on the disparate treatment of native Hawaiians and other ethnic groups in the State's criminal justice system; makes an appropriation.
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PBS, HAW, FIN |
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RELATING TO COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING. Requires the department of public safety to establish a reintegration pilot program that combines cognitive behavioral theory with native Hawaiian holistic interventions that address domestic violence, addictions, self mastery through identity, and community connections for successful transitions back into the community.
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PBS, HAW, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Makes clear that the office of the ombudsman has the authority to investigate facilities that hold Hawaii inmates, appropriates funds to conduct investigations, and makes gender neutral amendments.
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PBS, LMG, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Requires a correctional impact statement be attached to any bill that proposes a change in the law that creates a public offense, significantly changes an existing public offense or the penalty for an existing offense, or changes existing sentencing, parole, or probation procedures.
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PBS, LMG, FIN |
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RELATING TO PRIVATE PRISON PERFORMANCE AUDIT. Authorizes the state auditor to conduct performance audits of private prisons housing Hawaii inmates, namely Red Rock Correctional Center and Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Arizona and Otter Creek Correctional Center in Wheelwright, Kentucky in the following areas: (1) treatment and services that Corrections Corporation of America is providing to Hawaii inmates including medical, mental health, substance abuse treatment, education, vocational training, and food services; (2) visitation, videoconferencing, and telephone communication; and (3) the department of public safety's monitoring of private prisons, enforcement of contract provisions, and public access to contracts and monitoring reports.
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PBS, LMG, FIN |
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RELATING TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS. Requires new state buildings to be evaluated for suitability as an emergency shelter, and requires qualifying new state buildings to be modified to serve as emergency shelters.
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PBS, WLO, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. Requires director of public safety to transmit monthly reports to department of human services (DHS) listing all newly admitted inmates during the previous month to a correctional facility. Requires DHS to identify inmates who receive public assistance, regardless of the nature of the inmate's offense, to enforce the prohibition of inmates from receiving public assistance.
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PBS, HUS, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENHANCED 911 SERVICES. Lowers costs for cell phone subscribers by reducing the Wireless Enhanced 911 surcharge from 66 to 46 cents. Expands the membership and responsibilities of the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board.
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PBS, CPC, FIN |
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RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION. Makes discretionary, rather than mandatory, fire inspections conducted by the county fire chiefs. Provides that frequency of inspections of buildings other than public schools shall be as deemed necessary rather than every 2 years.
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PBS, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Bans all fireworks in counties with a population of more than 500,000 persons.
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PBS, TCI, JUD |
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RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Provides for a statewide ban of consumer fireworks (firecrackers).
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PBS, TCI, JUD |
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RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE. Allows the counties to condition the approval of permits for the construction of new residential housing in tsunami inundation zones on the installation of tsunami warning sirens or payment of impact fees. Requires the disability communications access board to identify internationally recognized symbols to be used in the event of a disaster or emergency to communicate notices to persons that do not understand verbal or written communications.
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PBS, HSG/WLO, FIN |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA. Allows a qualifying patient to possess 12 marijuana plants and 7 ounces of marijuana at one time. Prohibits identification of the site where marijuana is grown on a registry card. Prohibits a certifying physician from naming a patient's particular debilitating condition. Allows a caregiver to grow marijuana for no more than 5 patients.
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PBS, JUD |
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RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. Establishes new recordkeeping requirements and establishes penalties; amends and adds definitions; requires physical examination of patient by physician; and increases penalties relating to medical marijuana.
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PBS, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. Makes Hawaii's controlled substance laws consistent with that of federal law and clarifies sections of chapter 329 relating to controlled substances.
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PBS, CPC/JUD, FIN |
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If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6530 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6530.
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________________________________________ Rep. Faye Hanohano Chair |
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